Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Brilliant silver plated trophy similar to the ones presented to members of Stanley Cup winners after Detroit Red Wing Hall-of-Famer Sid Abel’s playing days were over commemorates the center’s important contributions to Detroit Cup titles in 1942-43, ’49-50 and ’51-52. Engraving on the barrel of the trophy includes a scripted “Sid Abel”, along with “Stanley Cup Champions – Detroit Red Wings – 1943 – 1950 – 1952.” Our contacts at Montreal-based Boffey, the company which produced the memento, inform us that the green felt beneath the base of the trophy was not used after 1990. Although we cannot confirm it, our speculation is that Mr. Abel was presented the trophy on Sid Abel Night, held December 20, 1986. Also with a “Boffey Montreal” decal on the green felt, the trophy is in excellent-plus condition with no real notable flaws. A letter of authenticity from Sid Abel’s son will accompany this marvelous keepsake recalling a splendid time in franchise history.
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